About Us
Overview (for NIH grants)
The University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) at The Ohio State University is responsible for the animal care program which is AAALAC-accredited since 1962 (Accreditation # 028). Over 100,000 square feet of animal housing space in 15 facilities can accommodate rodents, rabbits, swine, ruminants, and dogs as well as other species. Rodent facilities have over 70 dedicated rooms which include barrier housing , sterile housing, phenotyping, and GEM production facilities. Support areas in addition to standard vivaria support are available for all species and include dedicated surgery space (>2000 sq ft), imaging facility (MRI, ultrasound, CT, PET, and IVIS) and necropsy. The program is supported by a staff consisting of a veterinarian ACLAM diplomate, 5 clinical veterinarians, and over 70 fulltime animal care staff.
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